# Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game vs Pixel World

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel World at 100% against Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game's 47%. Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per month and Pixel World sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game ships an update every 2 days, Pixel World every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game | Pixel World |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 529 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Selig](https://appshunter.io/developer/687795558) | [Aaditya Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586464231) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-pals-widget-pet-game/id6443919232)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Free · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Bring adorable pixel art pets to your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities. Customize your chosen companions and enjoy their presence as you navigate your device, adding a touch of joy to every interaction. A variety of animals are available to personalize and name.

**Highlights:** Customizable pixel art pets, Home Screen widgets, Lock Screen customization, Live Activities integration, Variety of animal companions, Name customization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixel Pals Premium Monthly BF | $1.59 | per month |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Pixel Pals Premium Yearly BF | $11.99 | per year |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Food Pack Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Food Pack Large | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Black Friday | $48.49 | one-time |
| Pixel Pals Premium (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cute and fun
- 👍 Great use of Dynamic Island
- 👍 Customizable pets
- 👍 Smooth integration with Apollo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 📵 Doesn't work well outside of app

**Reported bugs**

- Resets progress and pets when phone restarts
- Transparent background not working
- Subscription issues and locked features
- Pets disappearing from Dynamic Island

**Requested features**

- More free pet options
- Ability to interact with pets outside of app
- Syncing between Apollo and Pixel Pals
- Customizable pet animations and behaviors


### Pixel World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-world-anime-widgets/id6748455617)

Bring your home screen to life with animated pixel art widgets featuring beloved characters, cars, and more. Customize your iPhone with Live Activities and Dynamic Island companions that move and interact.

**Highlights:** Animated pixel art widgets, Live Activities integration, Dynamic Island support, Collection of beloved characters and icons, Regularly updated content, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game free?

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixel World free?

Pixel World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game or Pixel World have ads?

Neither Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game nor Pixel World shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game or Pixel World?

Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game ships an update every 2 days, and Pixel World every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pixel Pals Widget Pet Game was updated on November 9, 2026 and Pixel World on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*